The return of grass roots football has been put on ice, or we should say ‘firebreak’.
The Football Association of Wales has issued a statement this afternoon, and it is the news that all local footballers have been dreading. Even Newtown will see their top flight fixtures rearranged.
Full statement
Yesterday (October 19), the Welsh Government announced a “firebreak” national lockdown from 6pm on Friday, October 23, until Monday, November 9 that will have an impact on football in Wales.
The Welsh Government has released a detailed set of frequently asked questions about the latest lockdown and the restrictions that will be imposed during the 17-day period.
As a result, football in Wales will be impacted in the following ways:
The FAW urges everyone to follow the Welsh Government guidelines during the firebreak lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The FAW is currently seeking clarification from the Welsh Government on the level of restrictions that will be in place following the end of this lockdown period, in order to ascertain what football activity can resume from 9 November.